Module 3 TESOL/TEFL
Intrinsic motivation is: - ANS the urge to engage in a learning activity for its own sake
True or False:
In relation to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, it is clear which type of motivation makes
a learner more motivated. - ANS False
Which of the following statements about motivation is untrue?
a. You need to be motivated to motivate the students.
b. Motivation lasts all of the time.
c. Most learners can be motivated in some way or another.
d. Motivation should be multi-directional. - ANS b.
True or False:
A motivated learner gets frustrated by situations involving a temporary lack of
understanding or confusion. - ANS False
Which of the following approaches would fail to influence and drive learner motivation?
a. Setting clear goals for the students
b. Generating tension and challenge
c. Keeping to the same topics and tasks
d. Making the students aware of their own success - ANS c.
Which of the following statements about effective learners is untrue?
a. They are unwilling to take risks.
b. They find a style of learning that suits them.
c. They take responsibility for the learning.
Intrinsic motivation is: - ANS the urge to engage in a learning activity for its own sake
True or False:
In relation to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, it is clear which type of motivation makes
a learner more motivated. - ANS False
Which of the following statements about motivation is untrue?
a. You need to be motivated to motivate the students.
b. Motivation lasts all of the time.
c. Most learners can be motivated in some way or another.
d. Motivation should be multi-directional. - ANS b.
True or False:
A motivated learner gets frustrated by situations involving a temporary lack of
understanding or confusion. - ANS False
Which of the following approaches would fail to influence and drive learner motivation?
a. Setting clear goals for the students
b. Generating tension and challenge
c. Keeping to the same topics and tasks
d. Making the students aware of their own success - ANS c.
Which of the following statements about effective learners is untrue?
a. They are unwilling to take risks.
b. They find a style of learning that suits them.
c. They take responsibility for the learning.
